Jessica Gutteridge aka Hotsy Flashy
@gateau.bsky.social
Mother, Managing Director of The Improv Centre, mystery craver, rhinestone magpie, student of Yiddish, burlesque baby as Hotsy Flashy, ex-lawyer, forever NYer, knitter, nosher. She/her/זי. Vancouver 🏳️🌈🌸💜🦋
Sometimes Facebook reminds you of the darndest things
January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Sometimes Facebook reminds you of the darndest things
I can’t get over the endless dense fog that seems to have settled in for the long term here in Vancouver
January 22, 2026 at 3:41 AM
I can’t get over the endless dense fog that seems to have settled in for the long term here in Vancouver
I am dead from Zumba
January 22, 2026 at 3:27 AM
I am dead from Zumba
i can't stop thinking about these pistachio gelato bars at the public market. They are there RIGHT NOW
January 20, 2026 at 10:49 PM
i can't stop thinking about these pistachio gelato bars at the public market. They are there RIGHT NOW
Fog City, BC, amirite?
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Fog City, BC, amirite?
Just bought those undeserving assholes who freeload in my house a cat condo I am sure they will ignore
January 19, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Just bought those undeserving assholes who freeload in my house a cat condo I am sure they will ignore
It is inappropriate that I have to go to work today when I have a new knitting project I am obsessed with
January 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
It is inappropriate that I have to go to work today when I have a new knitting project I am obsessed with
11 skeins of Noro in the house! IYKYK
January 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
11 skeins of Noro in the house! IYKYK
Reposted by Jessica Gutteridge aka Hotsy Flashy
As Racheline points out downthread, Martha Graham herself turned down an invitation to perform in Berlin in 1936, declining to have any association with that regime—and this withdrawal by her heirs should be seen in that light.
The Martha Graham Dance Company has pulled out of it Kennedy Center performances. The company is the oldest dance company in the US and this is its centennial year.
January 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM
As Racheline points out downthread, Martha Graham herself turned down an invitation to perform in Berlin in 1936, declining to have any association with that regime—and this withdrawal by her heirs should be seen in that light.
ATTENTION ATTENTION
THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE CANDY CANE ICE CREAM SANDWICH LEFT IN THE FREEZER
THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE CANDY CANE ICE CREAM SANDWICH LEFT IN THE FREEZER
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ATTENTION ATTENTION
THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE CANDY CANE ICE CREAM SANDWICH LEFT IN THE FREEZER
THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE CANDY CANE ICE CREAM SANDWICH LEFT IN THE FREEZER
Oh yippee, another iOS update that makes everything look different and changes the user flow for no discernible reason
January 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Oh yippee, another iOS update that makes everything look different and changes the user flow for no discernible reason
Just read the first newsletter delivered to my inbox and already hooked!
Condé Nast forgot to renew the trademark for Gourmet and so a group of journalists grabbed it and are relaunching the food magazine as a worker-owned co-op. Love it. [gourmetmagazine.net]
Gourmet Magazine
Gourmet is a worker-owned publication about food and the people who make and consume it.
gourmetmagazine.net
January 14, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Just read the first newsletter delivered to my inbox and already hooked!
Gotta say, the twitter screen shot labeler has improved my blood pressure tremendously
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Gotta say, the twitter screen shot labeler has improved my blood pressure tremendously
We took delivery of our new chairs today. Guess who has already made herself at home
January 14, 2026 at 6:44 AM
We took delivery of our new chairs today. Guess who has already made herself at home
Now that I’ve learned it exists, my understanding of time is divided into “before new Clues by Sam is posted” and “after new Clues by Sam is posted”
January 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Now that I’ve learned it exists, my understanding of time is divided into “before new Clues by Sam is posted” and “after new Clues by Sam is posted”
New Year exercise regime starts tonight with RETRO GO GO!
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
New Year exercise regime starts tonight with RETRO GO GO!
Happy Sunday to all the artists on here who make pictures of sexy pinup babes who have my kind of zaftig figure. It’s so nice to feel seen like that
January 11, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Happy Sunday to all the artists on here who make pictures of sexy pinup babes who have my kind of zaftig figure. It’s so nice to feel seen like that
Ok, never mind, Criterion has Derek Jarman’s Jubilee. Gonna watch that instead
January 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Ok, never mind, Criterion has Derek Jarman’s Jubilee. Gonna watch that instead
Just finished episode one of the gay hockey show and please tell me the writing gets better. You know, soft core porn is a thing you can watch without having to slog through a stream of “three months later” storytelling signs
January 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Just finished episode one of the gay hockey show and please tell me the writing gets better. You know, soft core porn is a thing you can watch without having to slog through a stream of “three months later” storytelling signs
I fear I might be turning into a kombucha person
January 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I fear I might be turning into a kombucha person
Reposted by Jessica Gutteridge aka Hotsy Flashy
I literally do not care what anyone is saying on twitter or fucking truth social. Stop cooking your brains on this shit. Stop forcing it down other people’s throats. It’s so fucking annoying.
January 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I literally do not care what anyone is saying on twitter or fucking truth social. Stop cooking your brains on this shit. Stop forcing it down other people’s throats. It’s so fucking annoying.
HOT DAMN the Legendary Burlesque Auction was a hell of a good time and raised so much $$$ for our beloved legends
And I get to knit a custom vulva for the luminous Charlotte Strudel!
And I get to knit a custom vulva for the luminous Charlotte Strudel!
January 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
HOT DAMN the Legendary Burlesque Auction was a hell of a good time and raised so much $$$ for our beloved legends
And I get to knit a custom vulva for the luminous Charlotte Strudel!
And I get to knit a custom vulva for the luminous Charlotte Strudel!
Look at my gorgeous new earrings from @beadworkbykay.bsky.social — my little gift to myself this holiday season 🩷🩷🩷
January 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Look at my gorgeous new earrings from @beadworkbykay.bsky.social — my little gift to myself this holiday season 🩷🩷🩷
Just made a sort of mock old fashioned with faux bourbon, a bit of spiced cranberry juice, walnut bitters, and a luxardo cherry with a splash of its syrup. Not bad!
January 10, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Just made a sort of mock old fashioned with faux bourbon, a bit of spiced cranberry juice, walnut bitters, and a luxardo cherry with a splash of its syrup. Not bad!
I have had cats for most of my adult life and I will never stop being amazed by how much of the day they are fast asleep
January 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
I have had cats for most of my adult life and I will never stop being amazed by how much of the day they are fast asleep